Now that summer is almost over, the Town of Cobourg will be reopening Victoria Beach after the Labour Day long weekend for recreational use during the week only.
In June, Cobourg town council voted unanimously to close the popular beach until Monday, August 31st because of concerns about overcrowding during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to ensure both residents and visitors comply with emergency orders prohibiting social gatherings and health directives on physical distancing.
At the August 31st regular council meeting, council instructed town staff to reopen Victoria Beach effective Tuesday, September 8th for active recreational activities during the week, including swimming, walking, running, kitesurfing, and other similar activities.
The beach will remain closed on weekends until October 14th, when the fencing will be removed and the beach will be fully reopened.
There will be no lifeguards on duty and the canteen and restroom facilities will stay closed. Porta-potties, which are located at the south end of Division Street and in Victoria Park, will remain in place and will be regularly disinfected.
The Town of Cobourg is asking all beach goers to abide by public health and safety protocols including physical distancing.
